Caramelized Onion and Chestnut Stuffing Reviews

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users rating3.5/4

I've used this many times, and it has become my default dressing. I've substituted the chestnuts with both pecans and walnuts, and both are very good--and easy. I've also used it as both stuffing and dressing, though, when using as dressing, I add more broth.

This recipe has become my yearly tradition. Delicious. I roast my own chestnuts because the jar is unbelievably expensive. A pain, but worth it. I also added quite a bit of extra broth before putting it in the oven. Just kept pouring until it was nice and soggy, since I wasn't stuffing the turkey. Came out perfect.

I love this recipe, and it has
become my family's tradition! I
prefer to use sourdough bread
instead of the french, and I also
add one diced granny smith apple
along
with the celery to saute with the
onion mixture. I would recommend
actually stuffing your turkey with
the stuffing to ensure it doesn't
come out dry, or else adding
additional broth to the mixture
before baking. (Bobby Flay gave the
best bit of advice: Just when you
think the stuffing is moist enough,
add a bit more broth, and then
you"re right on. Love it!

I made this recipe for the American Assoc. of Chile Thanksgiving lunch in Santiago. It was as show stopper with the Roast Turkey with Herb Butter and Caramelized Onion-Balsamic Gravy. And it's easy to follow.

The recipe was easy and convenient--you could do most of the work ahead. My rating would have been higher but since we did not roast it in the bird, it came out quite dry. If I made it again, I'd roast it in the turkey or added more broth and/or turkey drippings (it takes only 30 minutes to bake by itself so you could do it while the turkey "rests" before serving).

This was good, but a bit laborious. I added mushrooms to the stuffing which I think gave it a nice flavor. Also, if I make it again I would chop the chestnuts into smaller pieces. I found the quarters to be a bit too much. Overall - a great stuffing which was great even a few days after Thanksgiving./